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Shirley Mitchell (Kentucky)
Shirley Mitchell (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 45. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Mitchell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Shirley Mitchell was born in Lexington, Kentucky. She attended Lafayette High School and then earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering from the University of Kentucky. Mitchell also obtained her master's in project management (M.P.M.) from George Washington University and her project management professional (P.M.P.) licensure. She served in the U.S. Navy, where she was promoted to officer, from 1993 to 1998.[1][2]
Elections
2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45
Killian Timoney defeated Shirley Mitchell in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Killian Timoney (R)  | 51.1 | 14,236 |
 | Shirley Mitchell (D) | 48.9 | 13,626 | |
| Total votes: 27,862 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45
Shirley Mitchell defeated Corey Nichols and Sean Pickard in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shirley Mitchell | 69.4 | 5,576 |
 | Corey Nichols | 20.0 | 1,610 | |
| Sean Pickard | 10.5 | 847 | ||
| Total votes: 8,033 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Killian Timoney advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stan Lee (R)
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Shirley Mitchell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mitchell's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Our guiding principle should be that every child in every county should have equal access to a quality, public education in every county in Kentucky, regardless of income, social status, ethnicity, and learning styles. To become all I know Kentucky can be, we need vibrant public schools, teachers who feel valued (A pension is a promise), an environment where all students can learn, and universities that are seen as our pathway to economic growth. I stand for kindergarten readiness, building a strong cradle-to-career pipeline through integrated school supports, boosting STEM Education, expanding magnet programs, and equipping English Language Learners.
- Every Kentuckian should have access to quality, affordable medical care. We need to cap the out of pocket cost of insulin, end surprise medical billing, and protect healthcare coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. I would be a voice for female specific healthcare issues. American maternal mortality rates are on the rise and are some of the worst in the developed world, especially among women of color. Quality Healthcare empowers people to care for their families, work their jobs, and live their lives.
- When we invest in our students and our teachers, we are ensuring our state's workforce is competitive and prepared for the jobs of the future. We must grow our economy in smart, strategic, and sustainable ways. Supporting and investing in agritech and agriculture, Kentucky's signature industries. Recruiting high-tech, high-paying startups, as well as preparing for the skilled workers shortage. Supporting renewable energy so that the jobs and industries of the future see Kentucky as a viable place to operate, bringing jobs and prosperity. Protecting our farms and our natural environment; encouraging tourism and making Kentucky a great place to live will help our people and our economy.
As a woman, mother, and women's ministry leader, I'm excited about fighting for women for things like equal pay, school safety, ending human trafficking, and support for single parent homes. We need strong communities where people know each other, talk to each other, and support each other.
As an innovative, technical leader, I'm passionate about investing in STEM and developing our infrastructure so that it makes our lives work. We need to support our farmers and the technology that builds better futures for them and food security for us all.
Most of all, I'm passionate about building a strong Kentucky for the next generation that includes everyone across all races, genders, ages, incomes, beliefs, and backgrounds - we are all Kentuckians. United we stand, divided we fall.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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